Tag: mental health

3 Reasons why Baking is like Therapy

by Deanna Parenti, posted in Bake Away

Ah, apple cider that tastes like a Hallmark movie, flannels that make me a walking LL.Bean advertisement, and crisp air that gives me goosebumps....everything that puts me in the mood to bake. When I put on my vest this morning--yes I know I'm a walking cliché--I asked myself, "Why is baking a tradition saved for … Continue reading 3 Reasons why Baking is like Therapy

Reading for Mental Health: The Life-Giving Power of Literature

by Deanna Parenti, posted in Books, Books, and More Books

“When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature. If I were a young person today, trying to gain a sense of myself in the world, I would do that again by reading, just as I did when I was young.” - Maya Angelou My whole life I have … Continue reading Reading for Mental Health: The Life-Giving Power of Literature